Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Kasama Castle
笠間城
One of the few natural rock castles in Japan, Kasama Castle in Ibaraki used the rocky crags of Mt. Sashiro as its foundation. It served as the stronghold of the Kasama clan for generations.
| Japanese Name | 笠間城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 茨城県 |
| Region | 関東 |
| Castle Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 13th c. |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 36.3833, 140.3 |